Salobreña Costa Tropical

Casco Antiguo - the old part of town - is made up of narrow, winding streets

Stairs, in the old part of Salobrena, leading to the Castle

Paseo del Flores

The entrance to the castle

Salobrena - A Town With Ancient Roots

New opportunities have opened up now that you can fly into Granada. Costa Tropical is a good bet if you want authentic Spanish atmosphere, history, water sports, virgin beaches and affordable prices.

Arriving by car from Almunecar towards Salobrena you will see a rock with a Moorish
castle on top, and a white village, almost clinging to the rock that sticks up
in the flat, fertile landscape between the mountains and the Mediterranean
Sea. The town
is Salobreña ... a town with more than 6,000 years on it’s back.

Salobreña was once, as most of Spain, occupied
and governed by the Arabs for several hundred years until the Christians re-conquered
the town in the 1489. The town's Arab defense walls, that
protected the inhabitants of the Middle Ages, were then partially removed to
make way for the town to grow, which it did. It has grown
beyond the remnants of the old walls, down the mountain and has now spread out
into the flat countryside, between the rock and the long white sandy beaches of
the Mediterranean Sea, into a medium-sized
modern town with approx. 10,500 inhabitants.

A cherished left-over
from the past is one of the best preserved Moorish castles on the coast of Andalusia.

Today
Salobreña is a bustling Spanish town in development. Tourism
is beginning to distinguish itself as an important contributor to the local
economy. Many foreigners from northern Europe
are beginning to discover the charm and the climate in Salobreña ... and some
of the tourists stay, and take permanent
residence in Salobrena.

Unwind & Enjoy

Salobreña is
where you can put your stressful lifestyle on hold and let your senses unfold
on the beach with the blue, blue sky above you, the sparkling sea in front of
you, and the dazzling white town, on top of the rocks behind you .

If you feel the urge to discover and
explore, shake the sand out of your sandals and take the local bus (which stops
in several places on the seafront) to the top of the cliff and go exploring in
the "Casco Antiguo", the old town of Salobreña.

The Moorish
castle is turned into a dramatic setting for various concerts and shows during
the summer. These often
take place in the evening when the castle is illuminated.

The Tourist Office in
Salobreña organizes guided tours in the old city during the summer. Here you will find a 1600-century
church; "Inglesia del Rosario", which is built on top of an old
mosque, and "Bóveda de la Plaza", a street which passes through a
tunnel from the Middle Ages.

Furthermore, "Paseo de
las Flores" a charming promenade around
the castle which is illuminated at night. In summer a
medieval market is held here.

For
those who have historically blood in their veins; visit the city museum, housed
in the old town hall which provides a fascinating insight into the city's 6,000
years of history.

Culturally Salobreña has much
to offer. La Casa De La Cultura can provide you with
information and programs for concerts, exhibitions, theatrical and cinematic
performances of topical interest.

Very recently a film office opened in the tourist office. The idea is to encourage television and
film production to exploit the wealth of visual scenery found in and around the
ancient town of Salobreña.

Salobreña - Costa Tropical

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The Costa Tropical Climate

Costa Tropical is the coast in the province of Granada,
which is geographically divided into two parts; eastward you will see the
Alpujarra mountains and to the west the fertile, lush valleys and plains around
Almunecar and Motril. Salobreña is located between
these two towns.

Costa Tropical is fertile due to the well-organized
supply of rainwater and melting snow from high above the Sierra Nevada Mountains,
and the rich Guadalfeo river delta.The snow usually begins to
decline in November and start to melt in April, although you will often see
snow as late as the end of April.

The snow is
visible from the beaches on the Costa Tropical until May, and it is possible to
ski at the ski resorts until late April. In fact you can
ski in the morning, a half hour drive from the coast, and still manage to spend
the late afternoon on the beach.

The mountains protect the Costa
Tropical against cold winds and provide a climate that resembles the Caribbean.

With a minimum temperature of 14
degrees and a maximum temperature of 32 degrees, you can virtually enjoy summer
all year round.

Useful Resources

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Things To Do in Salobrena

Nearly every physical activity you can think of is available in Salobreña and its surroundings. Golfing, tennis, football, trips on mountain bikes and hang gliding, mountain climbing (on the road to Granada) and many kinds of water sports.

For snorkelers and divers, there is an artificially constructed reefs at the cliff "El Peñón" with a rich variety of flora and fauna. Furthermore you will find a diving center at the Hotel Salobreña.

There are 140 km. roads and trails to wander along from Salobreña. Ask for different routes at the tourist office where you can get maps, so you can stay the course. The routes vary in length from one to seven hours of hiking.

If you'd rather sit on the back of a horse, there are several places that offer guided tours on horseback.

Of course you will be hungry and thirsty from all that activity, but there are plenty of bars where you can quench your thirst. Many places will serve your drink with a complimentary tapas. It can be anything from shrimp, scallops with fried fish, ham or thick slices of cheese.You will also find a rich selection of restaurants in the city from pizzerias to steakhouses and seafood. In Motril approximately 10-minute drive by car, is a fishing harbour and marina where several restaurants specializing in local fish dishes.

Day Trips.

Those who are planning a vacation in Salobreña, need not fear running out of new activities when they have explored the town itself, there are plenty of tour options based from Salobreña.A must is the Alhambra in Granada, but the city of Granada itself has plenty to offer when it comes to architecture and history.

Cave City - Guadix, with 2000 underground cave dwellings, are also worth a visit and the trip can be done in one short hour.

For those who are keen to experience nature and strolling into the small white villages the Alpujarra Mountains are a golden opportunity. There are 48 villages in the area. If you start early morning and select a couple of villages, it is possible to reach a large proportion of the area in one day ... including a nice leisurely lunch at one of the small local cafes ...